Leviticus 7:37

This [is] the law of the burnt offering, of the meat offering, and of the sin offering, and of the trespass offering, and of the consecrations, and of the sacrifice of the peace offerings;

This is the law {H8451} of the burnt offering {H5930}, of the meat offering {H4503}, and of the sin offering {H2403}, and of the trespass offering {H817}, and of the consecrations {H4394}, and of the sacrifice {H2077} of the peace offerings {H8002};

This is the law for the burnt offering, the grain offering, the sin offering, the guilt offering, the consecration offering and the sacrifice of peace offerings

This is the law of the burnt offering, the grain offering, the sin offering, the guilt offering, the ordination offering, and the peace offering,

This is the law of the burnt-offering, of the meal-offering, and of the sin-offering, and of the trespass-offering, and of the consecration, and of the sacrifice of peace-offerings;

Commentary

Leviticus 7:37 serves as a concluding summary statement for the detailed instructions regarding various offerings and sacrifices that God commanded the Israelites through Moses. This verse encapsulates the foundational elements of Israelite worship and atonement as outlined in the preceding chapters of Leviticus.

Context

This verse marks the end of a significant section in the book of Leviticus, specifically chapters 1 through 7, which meticulously describe the procedures and purposes of the different sacrificial offerings. Given to Moses at Mount Sinai, these laws were crucial for establishing the proper worship of God and maintaining the covenant relationship between the Lord and His people, Israel. They provided a structured way for individuals and the community to approach a holy God, confess sin, seek forgiveness, and express devotion and thanksgiving.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Specificity and Order: The verse highlights the meticulous nature of God's instructions. Each offering had a distinct purpose and procedure, emphasizing that worship and atonement were not arbitrary but divinely ordained. This specificity underscores God's holiness and His demand for a particular way of approach.
  • Comprehensive Atonement and Fellowship: The list covers the primary categories of offerings:
    • Burnt Offering (Leviticus 1): A voluntary offering signifying complete dedication and atonement for general sin.
    • Meat Offering (Grain Offering) (Leviticus 2): An offering of grain, symbolizing dedication of one's labor and provision, and often accompanying other sacrifices.
    • Sin Offering (Leviticus 4): Mandatory for unintentional sins, focusing on cleansing and expiation.
    • Trespass Offering (Leviticus 5): For specific transgressions, often involving restitution and addressing the damage done to God or others.
    • Consecrations: Refers to the offerings made during the ordination of priests (e.g., Leviticus 8), signifying their dedication to God's service.
    • Peace Offerings (Leviticus 3): Voluntary offerings expressing thanksgiving, vows, or freewill devotion, often culminating in a communal meal of fellowship with God.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "meat offering" (ΧžΦ΄Χ Φ°Χ—ΦΈΧ”, minchah) is more accurately translated as "grain offering" or "meal offering." This offering consisted of flour, oil, and frankincense, not animal flesh, and was a common component of Israelite worship, signifying the dedication of the fruits of the land to God.

Practical Application and Significance

While these specific sacrificial laws are no longer practiced by believers today, their spiritual truths remain profoundly relevant. They foreshadowed the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The various offerings, though distinct, collectively pointed to Christ's multifaceted work: His perfect and complete sacrifice for sin, His full dedication to God's will, and His establishment of true peace and fellowship between God and humanity. Through His death, Christ fulfilled the requirements of the Law, becoming the one who atoned for all sins and consecrated believers to God (see Romans 3:25). Today, believers are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices, worshipping God in spirit and truth, recognizing the sufficiency of Christ's finished work on the cross.

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Cross-References

  • Exodus 29:1

    ΒΆ And this [is] the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,

  • Leviticus 6:20

    This [is] the offering of Aaron and of his sons, which they shall offer unto the LORD in the day when he is anointed; the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meat offering perpetual, half of it in the morning, and half thereof at night.

  • Leviticus 7:7

    As the sin offering [is], so [is] the trespass offering: [there is] one law for them: the priest that maketh atonement therewith shall have [it].

  • Leviticus 1:1

    ΒΆ And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,

  • Leviticus 5:6

    And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin.

  • Exodus 29:38

    ΒΆ Now this [is that] which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.

  • Exodus 29:42

    [This shall be] a continual burnt offering throughout your generations [at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.
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